On May 21, 2015 HANO Officer James Bennett, Jr. was found shot in his patrol car near the intersection of Erato and Freret St. He was patrolling a Central City public housing project construction site.

If you have witnessed or have information concerning this crime, you must call Crimestoppers DIRECTLY and SUBMIT AN ANONYMOUS TIP at (504) 822-1111 to qualify for the reward. You will remain anonymous and do not have to testify in court to earn the cash REWARD. Call Crimestoppers and you will be issued a tip number, which is the only way we identify you. You must keep your number to check on the status and be eligible for the Reward. The reward is paid in CASH.